from Section II - Ideas and Concepts in Modern Neurosurgical Innovation
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Functional restoration of the human nervous system remains the “Holy Grail” for the clinical neurosciences. Traditional teachings suggested that the central nervous system, comprised of the brain and spinal cord, was incapable of regeneration or repair, especially in adults. Thus, the entire focus of the clinical neurosciences was aimed at preserving function, with restoration being impractical if not impossible. However, in the past decades, multifaceted proofs of concept in humans are providing convincing evidence that through rapid developments in neuroscience, neural engineering, and functional neuroimaging, neurorestoration will soon be practical even in adults. Here, the authors describe a practical working definition of “neurorestoration” as interwoven concepts of regenerative medicine (repair), neuroprosthetics (replace), and neuromodulation-enhanced learning (optimize). A comprehensive review of the topics covered is certainly well beyond the scope of this discussion.
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